Samuel Eto'o Shares Heartwarming Moment With AC Milan Stars Leao and Ibrahimovic

Samuel Eto'o Shares Heartwarming Moment With AC Milan Stars Leao and Ibrahimovic

Lukman Mumuni
updated at May 11, 2023 at 7:20 AM
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  • Samuel Eto'o was at the San Siro to watch Inter play AC Milan
  • The former Inter Milan striker was part of the ex-players who played a punditry role for the match
  • Inter Milan defeated AC Milan in the first leg of the semi-final

Inter Milan legend, Samuel Eto'o, was given a warm welcome at the San Siro following his return to Italy, where he made history with the Nerazurris.

The Cameroon Football Federation president was in Milan for the UEFA Champions League semi-final clash between his former club and eternal rivals AC Milan.

Early first half goals from Eden Dzeko and Henrik Mikhytaryan ensured the blue side of Milan head into the second leg with the advantage.

Samuel Eto'o, Rafael Leao, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, San Siro
Samuel Eto'o has spent time with AC Milan stars Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Rafael Leao during his visit to the San Siro. Credit: @EstoesFutbol_Ok
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In photos shared on social media, Eto'o was spotted having a good time with veteran forward, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and AC Milan winger Rafael Leao, who missed the game on Wednesday night.

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Eto'o made history with Inter when he joined the club in 2009, winning the treble in 2010. He was a key part of Jose Mourinho's team that year.

He is the only player to win back-to-back trebles with two different clubs.

After retiring from football, Eto'o returned home to lead his country's football federation and has been working very hard to improve the game in Cameroon.

Eto'o arrives in Milan for UCL

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Legendary African footballer, Samuel Eto'o was joined by former Inter Milan and AC Milan stars for the UEFA Champions League semi-final between the Italian giants at the San Siro.

Eto'o, a legend of Inter Milan, will be working as a pundit for the big encounter as his former club hope to make the final for the first time since 2010, when the Cameroonian led them to an unprecedented treble.

The Cameroon Football Federation president remains the only player to win back-to-back treble with two different clubs, achieving the feat in 2009 with Barcelona and 2010 with the Nerazurris.

Eto'o meets PSG stars

Former Barcelona and Cameroon forward, Samuel Eto'o has lauded Paris Saint-Germain defender, Presnel Kimpembe for hosting a successful charity event in France last week.

The French defender, through his Strong3r foundation, invited his PSG teammates and some legends of the game to solicit for funds to support the less privileged.

Eto'o, one of the football greats invited to the event, praised Kimpembe for his charitable work as he met other players including Kylian Mbappe.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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